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Staff Layout Designer

Relha LLC, San Jose, CA, United States


Position Overview As a Staff Layout Designer, you will develop and prepare multi-dimensional layouts, provide detailed drawings of semiconductor devices from schematics and related geometry, verify data integrity, and lead major block developments. You will communicate across global functional groups (TD, design, verification, and CAD) and adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Organize and prioritize logistics and resource allocations to meet scheduled deadlines and proactively develop methodologies for issue resolution.

Contribute to group management and technical innovation.

Assign resources, schedule tasks, provide direction, and deliver quality‑controlled results.

Contribute to projects in a globally distributed design/layout environment.

Mentor junior team members effectively.

Improve layout efficiency through development of automation and new methodologies; lead, plan, and deliver major blocks and product revisions.

Qualifications

AS or AAS in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 10+ years of direct experience in semiconductor layout design.

Deep working knowledge of EDA tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, Calibre).

Strong ability to debug problems through root‑cause analysis and collaborative problem‑solving.

Expertise in developing and applying custom layout, floor‑planning, signal‑planning, and power‑planning methodologies.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

In‑depth understanding of design rules and delivery of quality layouts.

Strong physical verification analysis and debugging skills.

Preferred Qualifications

BS degree in a related field.

Project leadership in quality optimization and die‑size shrinkage.

IC layout design experience with NAND, DRAM, and/or SRAM.

Programming skills and AI experience relevant to layout workflow.

Salary & Benefits The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full‑time position is:

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses, and equity.

Micron benefits are designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth, including medical, dental, vision plans, income protection, paid family leave, paid time‑off, and holidays. For details, see the benefits guide posted on micron.com/careers.

EEO Statement Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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